CEC Kargil Dr. Jaffer Akhoon Flags Off 4.5 Tons of Dried Seabuckthorn to Chandigarh

Kargil, November 1, 2025: In a significant step towards promoting local produce, entrepreneurship, and value addition in Ladakh, the Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Jaffer Akhoon, today flagged off the first consignment of 4.5 metric tons of dried Seabuckthorn from Kargil to Chandigarh.

Present on the occasion were Ali Raza, Chief Horticulture Officer Kargil; Dr. Faizan from the School of Agricultural Science and Technology, Kargil Ladakh; and Zakir Zaidi,...

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CEC Kargil, Dr. Jaffer Akhoon, Graces Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Celebrations as Chief Guest

Kargil, October 31/ VOL News Desk/ The Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) celebrations were held with great patriotic fervor at District Police Lines, Kargil, marking the 150th birth anniversary of the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. 

The Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.

The event commenced with a ceremonial parade by the Paramilitary Forces, Ladakh Police, and NCC cadets a...

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UT Foundation Day celebrated at Kargil

Kargil, October 31/ VOL News Desk/ The District Administration of Kargil celebrated the Union Territory Foundation Day with enthusiasm and patriotic fervour today at Syed Mehdi Auditorium Hall, Kargil. The event began with the National Anthem, followed by a warm welcome to the guests.

The event was graced by Executive Councillor, LAHDC-Kargil, Er. Punchok Tashi, as the Chief Guest, and Senior Superintendent of Police, Kargil, Shree Ram Ragavan (IPS), as the Guest of Honour. Additional Dep...

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